Fast cross-sectional imaging for the chest, abdomen, vasculature, and trauma.
CT uses X-rays and a computer to create fast, detailed cross-sectional images of the body. It’s a workhorse for the chest, abdomen, blood vessels, and trauma.
Bleeding, clots, infections, tumors, kidney stones, and injuries. It’s often the first scan ordered in an emergency because it’s fast and thorough.
You lie on a table that slides through a ring-shaped scanner. Some exams use a contrast dye, by mouth or IV, to highlight specific areas. It’s quick and painless.
Preparation varies by exam and by patient. Please follow the specific instructions provided by the imaging center where your study is scheduled, and let them know about any conditions (such as diabetes or kidney disease) that affect medications or eating.
Offered at several of our locations:
Representative. Exact availability is confirmed when you schedule.
Patient education produced by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR).
